The Princess of the North

. Princ

father said, looking at me intently. "She is a lovely young lady and t

you enough reasons to prove that I will be a good ruler," I said, sitting in front of him. Every time my f

but the fact that we don't want you to be alone. We won't be here fore

but the last candidates were a disaster

d, still laughing, "they really we

e interrupted me be

meet the princess, and if you don't like her, I won't s

sure?"

d that I won't ins

et a better offer," said my mother, g

er, but this i

e my wor

ter all, if he didn't insist on this subject, it would be a relief for me,

in a small group so we could arrive faster. Nothing could shake the feeling that thi

announced our arrival, and were

f for another disappointment. I heard my name a

ly, to the princess. When I laid my eyes on her, I couldn't look away. She was beautiful, with eyes so blue you could get lost in

room was large and airy, with a big bathtub filled with warm water, showing the hospitality of my hosts. I wasted no time and took a relaxing bath. It was wonderful to finally clean mysel

" she said, entering and placing the t

u for the thoughtfulness,

and ate almost everything she had brought since we hadn't had good meals on the road. I finished eating and lay down for a bit to rest. I stayed there for about half an hour but couldn't relax. My thoughts kept returni

going to rest?" he

ldn't sleep," I

ke to see our army and l

would be my ple

o the man beside him. "He will take you to

we headed toward the stables. Along the way, I spotted my general and signale

nd well-kept houses, with charming gardens. As we passed, the villagers bowed and offered u

ry hospitable," I

plaints and help them with whatever is needed. The queen and the princess are always by his side. He says the people are an extension

a while. The training area was enor

but of course, it's not mandatory. Those who don't show aptitude for battle are trained in other crafts, like sadd

o send their children at

d for that, they must be taught," he said. "Even the older ones train here a few

or the well-being of the people. I had never seen such a well-organi

rd training area, where everyone trains. Over there in the back are the elite soldiers, the best we have. We train them separa

impressive," I said,

" the general said, giving a brief bow. "Today, we'll be working with t

ed up. He introduced me, and I explained to everyone what

er one, with a slender body. It was hard to believe he was an elite soldier. I was surprised when the general called hi